Explore the Family Name Gillion
The meaning of Gillion
English (Yorkshire): variant of Gillian.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gillion in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gillion has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gillion ranked 41,924 in terms of popularity, but this ranking fell to 48,347 in 2010 - a change of -15.32%. The count of people with the surname also dropped from 488 in 2000 to 437 in 2010, illustrating a decline of -10.45%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, marking a -16.67% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,924 | #48,347 | -15.32% |
| Count | 488 | 437 | -10.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gillion
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gillion, as shown by data from the Decennial U.S. Census, exhibited some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained quite stable, with no significant changes recorded. However, individuals identifying as two or more races decreased slightly by -7.32%, while those identifying as White saw a -5.45% drop. There was an increase in the Hispanic population by 22.22% and the Black community exhibited a growth of 6.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.15% | 53.09% | -5.45% |
| Black | 39.14% | 41.65% | 6.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 2.75% | 22.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.14% | -7.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |